Type de bâtiment: Maison individuelle. surface du terrain: 42m². année de construction: 1750.

Romantic stone house in a car-free Ticino village - peace, sun and pure nature

Escape from everyday life and enjoy unforgettable days in our lovingly restored Ticino stone house in the charming village of Bidogno - surrounded by nature, car-free and full of original charm.
Here you can experience Ticino off the beaten track.

Location and surroundings
Our house is situated on the sunny south-east side of the Val Colla at 800 metres above sea level, surrounded by protected chestnut forests, directly on the hiking and biking trails of the Val Colla. The historic village centre of Case Ferretti, and therefore also our house, was probably built between 1750 and 1850 and is one of the oldest preserved parts of Bidogno.

- Only 11 km from Lugano
- 4 km from Tesserete
- Absolutely quiet location on the edge of the old part of the village "Case Ferretti"
- No car traffic in the village centre - ideal for peace and quiet
- Two authentic Ticino grottos directly in the village
- Organic farmer with cheese and honey
- Small shop with post office
- Postbus stop in the village

Transport connections
By car
- Arrival via the Rivera/Tesserete motorway exit (A2)
- Well-maintained mountain road via Tesserete to Bidogno
- House in the car-free village centre, material transport up to approx. 80 m possible
- Private car park (approx. 200 m away)
- Public car park in the village
- Public charging station for electric cars

By public transport
- Lugano railway station → Postbus line 461 to Tesserete (27 min.)
- Continue with line 448 in the direction of Maglio di Colla to Bidogno, Bivio per Somazzo (14 min.)
- Several connections daily, including at weekends

House and facilities
This traditional Ticino stone house offers 126 m² of living space on three floors - rustic, cosy and modern:

- Stone floors, granite stairs, beamed ceilings - authentic Ticino flair
- Two cosy fireplaces
- Hot-air oil heating and two electric boilers
- Free WLAN (43 MB/s)
- Digital TV, digital radio
- Books and games (UNO, Monopoly, Jass cards, chess)

Room layout

Ground floor
- Large eat-in kitchen with fireplace and dining table
- Separate WC
- Wardrobe
Kitchen
- Freshly renovated eat-in kitchen
- Glass ceramic hob
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- All important cooking utensils available - ideal for cosy cooking evenings

1st floor
- Living room with fireplace and TV
- Bedroom with 2 single beds
- Modernised bathroom (renovated in 2021) with shower and washbasin
- The bathroom is a connecting room to the stairs to the second floor

2nd floor
- Two bedrooms with 2 single beds each
- One of the two is a connecting room - ideal for children or families with a close relationship
- Cosy glazed loggia with views over the village and the "Denti della Vecchia" mountain range

Cellar
- Washing machine and tumble dryer

Car park
A private car park is available free of charge.

Activities and leisure
The region offers an extraordinary variety of possibilities for nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet:

Hiking and biking
- Numerous hiking trails directly from the house
- Over 350 km of signposted mountain bike routes
- Including the 2003 World Cup route
- Mountain bike hire in Tesserete

Swimming and relaxation
- Outdoor pool in Tesserete with 50 metre Olympic pool and slide
- River bathing in the Casserate
- Lido di Lugano
- Lido San Domenico in Lugano/Castgnola

Climbing
- Climbing area "Denti della Vecchia" on the opposite side of the valley
- Ideal for trad and sport climbing

Horse riding
- Horse riding in Origlio and Bogno
- Classic or western style

Culture and excursions
- Day trips to Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Maggia Valley, Milan etc.
- Regional markets and wineries

Infrastructure in Tesserete (4 km)
- Migros, Coop, Denner
- Pharmacies, doctors, banks
- Bakery, butcher's shop
- Restaurants, cafés
- Sports centre, tennis courts, fitness facilities

Ideal for
- those seeking peace and quiet
- Nature and sports lovers
- Families and groups of friends
- Long-term stays (on request with attractive monthly rates)

Important notes:
-No balcony and no garden available.
-The bathroom (1st floor) is a connecting room to the stairs to the 2nd floor
-One bedroom on the 2nd floor is a connecting room to the second bedroom
-No direct car access - transport possible up to approx. 80 m from the house
-Private car park is 200 m away from the house

Note for winter guests
Please note that the stone house can be chilly in the winter and transitional months. The warm air heating provides a pleasant basic warmth, but does not replace classic central heating.

Note for older guests
The charming granite stairs in the house are steep and narrow.

Basic information
- Pets allowed: 2
- allowed size of dogs: medium (30 to 60 cm)
- Type of property: holiday house
- is located in: nothing applicable
- type of building: Detached house
- Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 2
- size of property: 42 m²
- year of construction: 1750
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- non-smoking
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of bathrooms: 1

Top features
- WiFi
- air conditioning: no
- heating: In part
- underfloor heating: no
- Total of private car parking spaces: 1
- ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 1

Sleeping
bedroom 2
- 2x single bed
- bedroom is dimmable
bedroom 4
- 2x single bed
- bedroom is dimmable
bedroom 6
- 2x single bed
- bedroom is dimmable

Bathroom
bathroom 2
- shower
- basin
- hair dryer
- daylight
Guest toilet (or WC)
- toilet

Cooking/Living
- coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, capsule coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge
- stove: stove
- kitchen hood
- oven
- toaster
- electric kettle
- dishwasher
- dishtowels
- size of kitchen: 14 m²
- number of dining tables: 1
- number of seats: 5
- number of living rooms: 1
- living room is dimmable
- fireplace
- stove

Entertainment
- TV: TV, cable TV
- DVD player
- radio

For children
- party games for children

Utility
- washing machine: For sole use in the object
- Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object
- vaccum cleaner

Outside area
- loggia

Surroundings
- view: mountain
- Nearest town centre: 4, 0 km
- Grocery store: 4, 0 km
- going out: 11, 0 km
- restaurant: 1, 0 km
- train station: 11, 0 km
- distance public transport: 500 m
- water (sea, lake, etc.): 11 m
- lake: 11, 0 km

Distinctive features
- Heritage-protected
- historical building